Inflected forms: pl. in·ven·to·ries 1a. A detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially a periodic survey of all goods and materials in stock. b. The process of making such a list, report, or record. c. The items listed in such a report or record. d. The quantity of goods and materials on hand; stock. 2. An evaluation or a survey, as of abilities, assets, or resources.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
Inflected forms: in·ven·to·ried, in·ven·to·ry·ing, in·ven·to·ries 1. To make an itemized report or record of. 2. To include in an itemized report or record.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English inventorie, from Medieval Latin inventrium, alteration of Late Latin inventrium, from Latin inventus, past participle of invenre, to find. See invent.
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